Category Archives: Dinner

Sunchoke Soup with Thyme

A few weeks ago, my friend Carly made sunchoke soup for a Mediterranean-themed dinner that we went to. I like soup as much as the next person (in the winter, maybe more), but I’ve never tried soup that has blown … Continue reading

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Blood Orange and Bean Salad

I’ve been looking high and low for blood oranges, and the other day, I finally found them. I think I said “YES” out loud in the citrus section of the grocery store. I must have, because I got some weird … Continue reading

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

I’ve been wanting to make sweet potato and black bean enchiladas for a while, but I was waiting until I found the perfect recipe. I knew that I wanted a red sauce on top, traditional style, but a lot of … Continue reading

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Maple Glazed Tofu with Soba Noodles

My friend Rachel just pointed out that I forgot to put up the recipe for this maple glazed tofu with soba noodles. GLARING OMISSION. I have a love/hate relationship with tofu. Tofu done right is amazing: It’s the perfect blank … Continue reading

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Chickpea Pizza with Harissa and Kale

Every now and then, I like to switch things up. I wanted to make regular pizza for dinner tonight, but then I thought I would try something different. I haven’t cooked with chickpea flour in a while, but the last … Continue reading

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French Lentil Stew with Mushrooms and Kale

Sometimes, all you need is comfort food. That’s how I felt tonight when I was walking home. It was cold and windy, and my hands felt like ice by the time I got to the train. I knew that I … Continue reading

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Loaded Sweet Potato with Roasted Chickpeas

Few things say “heaven” more than a loaded sweet potato. What’s not to like? The sweet potato is subtly sweet and is the perfect blank canvas for whatever you want to put on top. In this case, I added some … Continue reading

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Israeli Chickpea Sauté

I first discovered Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes through one of my favorite food blogs, Lottie + Doof. Tim (the guy who writes the blog) made a date, pita and spinach salad from Jerusalem, one of Ottolenghi’s first cookbooks, and I decided to … Continue reading

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Seven Spice Chickpea Stew with Spinach

We’re having unseasonably cold weather in D.C. and I’m not a fan. I feel a little bad complaining, given that I used to live in Chicago (the city of wind, sleeping bag parkas and heat lamps) and because I have … Continue reading

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Ginger Sweet Potato Dal with Leeks

These are not your average lentils, folks. I know I talk about almost crying over food all the time. But in this case, I came dangerously close. I love anything lentils, and sweet potatoes are also one of my favorite … Continue reading

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